Follow Your Dreams & Aspirations, Not Someone Else’s
Most of us have a love/hate relationship with asking someone else’s advice. On the one hand, we want to hear what the people we know, love and respect have to say—especially when it aligns with what we want to hear. On the other, we don’t want to hear something that may challenge us, cause us [...]
Choose Your Career Before Choosing Your College Degree
It’s the chicken-and-egg question of going back to college: Which comes first, choosing a career or choosing a college degree? While there are pros and cons to both, many would agree it makes the most sense to choose a career before choosing a degree. Why? It’s a classic example of quality versus quantity. By choosing [...]
Choosing a College Degree? Know Your Strengths & Weaknesses.
Not sure what to study now that you’ve decided to go back to college? You’re not alone. If you’re like most adult learners, you’re heading back to school to advance or change your career. (Good for you, by the way.) So, of course, you want to succeed in the classroom. Before you do, you have [...]
Scholarship Resources to Help You Pay for College
Looking for effective ways to find free money to pay for college? Maybe you’ve already gone online to search for “free money for college,” “college scholarships for adults,” or “comprehensive listing of available scholarships.” The web, of course, is an incredible and robust resource for finding information and resources for going back to college. But there’s a [...]
Six Reasons Why Online Studies are Awesome
“Awesome.” It’s one small word that means “extraordinary.” But more than just being a buzzword for the 80s (and beyond), it’s also a great word to describe why the average online student chooses to study online. But in case you need a little more detail about online degrees and online classes than “they’re awesome,” we’ve spelled it [...]
How to Successfully Change Career Paths [Infographic]
Successfully changing career paths can be difficult, but it isn’t rocket science. What you need in order to succeed is a solid game plan outlining the steps between where you’re at now and where you want to be. Use the plan outlined in this infographic to help you get started.
The Growth of Online Education Over the Last Decade
A down economy, a down stock market, a downturn in retail, consumer spending, and even family vacations. Here’s something that’s on the rise: online education. A new study from online education solutions partner The Learning House, Inc. says online education is not only up, it’s skyrocketing. According to “Online College Students 2012: Comprehensive Data on [...]
Is a Public Relations Degree Right for Me?
Public relations careers are a lot like Charles Dickens: wildly popular and replete with memorable characters. And public relations work is interesting, to say the least. When it comes to PR, people tend to have expectations about what it’s like: plenty of variety, a fast-paced environment, access to special events, a few perks and freebies, [...]
How to Talk to Your Spouse About Finishing Your Degree
“I have nothing to wear,” says the wife. “I have nothing to wear,” says the husband. Both say the same thing, but is what they say really what they mean? Her translation: “There’s nothing in my closet I want to wear.” His translation: “It’s time to do laundry.” While perhaps an exaggeration of a stereotype, [...]
